Timblin, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Timblin, Jefferson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Timblin?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 144 days in the Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County — the most common reported hazard around Timblin, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (49 days) and flash flooding (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 144 | Jun 2026 | Aug 6, 2024 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Jan 2026 | Feb 1, 2008 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 40 | Jun 2025 | Jul 19, 1996 · $100 million damage |
| High winds | 23 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 22 | Jul 2020 | Jun 27, 2013 · $3.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 15 | Feb 2016 | Jan 5, 2005 · $30,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 1997 | Jun 24, 1996 · $5,000 damage |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Timblin get?
A normal year brings about 35 inches of snow to Timblin, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Putneyville 2 Se Dam weather station 5.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (12.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.7 | 9.1 | 12.4 | 5.1 | 5.9 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Timblin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 61 miles west-southwest. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Timblin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 61 mi west-southwest | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCCX State College, PA | 62 mi east | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBUF Buffalo, NY | 139 mi north | 16,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Timblin
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 34 tornadoes within 25 miles of Timblin, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F2 on July 11, 1976, which passed about 13 miles east-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on June 9, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 151 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on May 4, 2025.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Timblin's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Timblin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Timblin, PA?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 61 miles west-southwest. KCCX (State College, PA) is 62 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Timblin?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Timblin the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Timblin free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Timblin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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